PUBLIC DOMAIN WORKS ARE NOT PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWS. THEY CAN BE USED FREELY
Facts are in the public domain.
Most governmental documents are in the public domain.
All original works created before January 1, 1923 are in the public domain.
Works whose copyright wasn’t renewed between 1923 and 1976 are in the public domain.
However, be aware that works published after 1923 have to be investigated for copyright.
There are many sites available for public domain material. Just conduct a simple Google search.
Note: Anything you publish during the course of your employment is not entitled to copyright protection for you; it becomes the work product of the school/company you work for.
Misconception: Anything on the Web or not marked as having copyright protection is not considered to be in the public domain!
Simpson, Carol. Copyright for Schools: A Practical Guide.
PUBLIC DOMAIN
PUBLIC DOMAIN WORKS ARE NOT PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWS. THEY CAN BE USED FREELY
Facts are in the public domain.
Most governmental documents are in the public domain.
All original works created before January 1, 1923 are in the public domain.
Works whose copyright wasn’t renewed between 1923 and 1976 are in the public domain.
However, be aware that works published after 1923 have to be investigated for copyright.
There are many sites available for public domain material. Just conduct a simple Google search.
Note: Anything you publish during the course of your employment is not entitled to copyright protection for you; it becomes the work product of the school/company you work for.
Misconception: Anything on the Web or not marked as having copyright protection is not considered to be in the public domain!
Simpson, Carol. Copyright for Schools: A Practical Guide.